More than two weeks after a toxic train wreck unleashed plumes of black smoke residents have reported a growing number of ailments. 9News
, residents have reported a growing number of ailments – from rashes to nausea to trouble breathing.
It's unclear what – if any – long-term health problems might arise from the train wreck, the subsequent inferno and the controlled release of vinyl chloride to help avert a catastrophic explosion. The state of Ohio is leading water sampling efforts, an EPA spokesperson said in a statement to CNN. The Columbiana County Health District is continuing to sample private water wells, the spokesperson added, and until results come back, the Ohio Department of Health continues to recommend residents use bottled water.
"After extensive sampling of river water Sunday through Monday morning, there have been no detections of the specific chemicals from the train derailment," the Greater Cincinnati Water Works release said. The utility said it has tested more than 150 water samples from its intake since the derailment."We think the water's safe," Brown told CNN, citing comments from state and federal environmental protection agencies.
Despite assurances from officials that the water is safe, Walker said she won't let her children drink tap water. Ayla Antoniazzi and her family returned to their house less than a mile from the crash site the day after evacuation orders were lifted. The mother made sure to air the house out and wash all the linens before bringing her children home.
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